Immigration Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Immigration Attorney to join a growing legal practice in Sugar Land, Texas. This role is suited for a lawyer with at least two years of immigration experience who is ready to manage contested matters, appear in court, and advocate for individuals navigating complex immigration issues. The attorney will work across a varied caseload and provide strategic counsel, strong written advocacy, and effective courtroom representation.

Responsibilities:
• Advocate for clients in immigration court, including preliminary hearings, merits proceedings, and bond-related appearances.
• Manage defense matters involving removal proceedings and pursue available forms of relief based on each client’s circumstances.
• Prepare, file, and argue asylum cases in both affirmative and defensive contexts.
• Handle immigration matters connected to criminal histories, including issues involving inadmissibility and deportability.
• Develop case strategy and draft motions, briefs, memoranda, and supporting evidence for litigation matters.
• Represent clients in appellate proceedings before the Board of Immigration Appeals and prepare post-decision filings when needed.
• Pursue remedies such as motions to reopen, motions to reconsider, and requests to pause removal actions.
• Conduct client meetings, assess case viability, explain legal pathways, and coordinate case progress with support staff.• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing; admission in Texas is preferred.
• At least 2 years of practical experience focused on immigration law.
• Prior experience appearing before immigration courts and representing clients in adversarial proceedings.
• Strong knowledge of asylum matters, removal defense, and immigration issues involving criminal convictions.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare legal filings such as motions, briefs, pleadings, and related supporting documents.
• Effective legal research, written communication, oral advocacy, and case management skills.
• Ability to handle matters independently while collaborating well with a broader legal team.